How can student writers be encouraged to imitate form but not substance?

A. They can follow a pattern established by an author, but use their own ideas and words.
B. They should not imitate form without crediting the original author.
C. They should use the author's original ideas and topics but change the wording to avoid copying.
D. They should avoid plagiarism at all costs and in all of its forms.


A/Explanation
A. Following an author's example of writing in the same genre is not plagiarism.
B. Crediting the original author is always a good idea, but following an author's example or writing in the same genre is not plagiarism.
C. This is not appropriate without citing the original author.
D. This is true, but following an author's example or writing in the same genre is not plagiarism.

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